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Subaru WRX STI 2.5 (300 Hp) AWD
Overall Rating
Subaru WRX:
The Subaru WRX is an all-wheel drive sport compact car manufactured by the Japanese automaker Subaru, originally based on the Impreza created for the World Rally Championship in 1992. Subaru claimed the name WRX stands for "World Rally eXperimental". Starting with the 2015 models, the WRX lineup has been split from the Impreza, with a different body style that is not offered as an optional hatchback/wagon, being introduced as the separate Levorg model. The car is known for its striking blue shade, with gold alloy wheels, because of a sponsorship with a Singaporean cigarette manufacturer....(Read more on Wikipedia)
STI Overview:
Subaru WRX (STI). With 407 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1500 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. Acceleration is excellent (0–100 km/h in 5.2 s). The top speed reaches 255 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The specific WRX STI model was not directly tested by Euro NCAP. While the standard Impreza platform often performs well, dedicated performance variants like the STI are rarely subjected to independent crash tests.
2.5 (300 Hp) AWD Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The EJ257 delivers strong, linear power with a distinctive boxer rumble, providing exhilarating acceleration and robust mid-range torque perfect for spirited driving.
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy is a notable drawback, with combined figures around 10.4 l/100 km, reflecting its performance-oriented nature and all-wheel-drive system.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Exceptional all-wheel-drive grip and handling
- • Potent turbocharged boxer engine performance
- • Distinctive rally heritage and aggressive styling
- • Engaging manual transmission
- • Practical sedan body style
Cons:
- • Firm and sometimes harsh ride quality
- • High fuel consumption
- • Interior quality lags behind some rivals
- • Engine reliability concerns (EJ257) if not properly maintained/tuned
- • Road noise can be significant
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(STI Hatchback: 2007 - 2011).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Subaru |
| Model: | WRX |
| Generation: | STI |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.5 (300 Hp) AWD |
| Start of production: | 2014 |
| End of production: | 2017 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 300 Hp @ 6000 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 122.1 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 407 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | EJ257 [Same engine] More details about the engine EJ257 |
| Engine displacement: | 2457 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Boxer |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Turbocharger, Intercooler |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.3 l |
| Coolant: | 7.7 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 99.5 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 79 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 8.2:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 14 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 8.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 10.4 l/100 km |
| Emission standard: | Euro 6 |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 5.2 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 5.2 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 255 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 5 kg/Hp, 200 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 3.7 kg/Nm, 271.3 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 4.9 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1500 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 460 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4595 mm mm [180mm more] |
| Width: | 1795 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1475 mm mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 2650 mm mm [25mm more] |
| Front track: | 1530 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1540 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 135 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of gears | 6 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Tires size | 245/40 R18 |
| Wheel rims size | 8.5J x 18 |
| Front suspension | Independent type McPherson |
| Rear suspension | Double wishbone |
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